Apr 18, 2024
Americans for the Arts announces its participation in Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, a national Semiquincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade, both throughout our history and in contemporary life.
Stimulating Local, State, and Federal Advocacy for the Arts
Action-Oriented Research to Make a Case for the Arts
Building Stronger Communities Through the Arts One Person at a Time
Forging Strategic Alliances that Propel the Arts Forward as a Solution
Offering Programs and Initiatives to Help You in Your Work as an Arts Leader
Focusing in on Topics of Interest to Provide Facts and Links to Resources
Shining the Spotlight on Arts Programs and Advocacy Work in States Across America
(WASHINGTON, May 30, 2024)—The Board of Directors of Americans for the Arts (AFTA) announce that beginning June 1, Suzy Delvalle and Jamie Bennett will serve as Interim Co-CEOs while a national search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is underway. Both Ms. Delvalle and Mr. Bennett have extensive experience and proven track records of leadership in the arts & culture fields.
On May 14, Americans for the Arts’ President and CEO Nolen Bivens submitted written testimony supporting increased federal funding for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
[WASHINGTON, D.C., May 20, 2024]—Americans for the Arts (AFTA) and Anacostia BID (ABID) announced a new strategic awareness partnership to further develop and support the District of Columbia’s Art to Go-Go Arts & Culture District, in Historic Anacostia within Ward 8, with a focus on awareness, access for artists, development, education, world-class activations and initiatives, innovation and collaboration opportunities, and infrastructure beautification with art at its core.
The co-chairs of Americans for the Arts' (AFTA) CEO Search Committee, Kristina Newman-Scott and Theo Edmonds, are delighted to announce that agreements have been finalized with two esteemed national arts administrators who will serve as co-
Americans for the Arts serves, advances, and leads the network of organizations and individuals who cultivate, promote, sustain, and support the arts in America. Founded in 1960, Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education.